Smart EQ fortwo coupe 2017-2019 - Compare Electric Car USA Specs

Technical Specifications of Smart EQ fortwo coupe (2017-2019)

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General Info

Years of Production When the car first came out and when they stopped making it: 2017-2019

Country of Manufacture Country where final assembly of the car took place

Slovenia

Current Status Announced (planned), Produced (on sale), Discontinued (no longer made): Discontinued

Body Style Refers to the car's shape & design (sedan, SUV, hatchback): Hatchback

Range and Efficiency

Range Estimated range on a full battery: EPA (USA), WLTP (EU), NEDC (EU old), GCC (Green Cars Compare): WLTP

EPA

NEDC

GCC

No Data 58 mi 154 out of 155 99 mi 55 out of 61 65 mi 239 out of 241

Battery Capacity Nominal: total amount of energy the car’s battery can hold. Usable: actual amount of energy you can access.: Nominal

Usable

17.6 kWh 147 out of 149 16.7 kWh 174 out of 177

Efficiency Energy consumption per distance driven. The more efficient the car, the less energy it needs to go the same distance.: 25.7 kWh/100 mi (3.9 mi/kWh) 45 out of 204

Charging

Max Charging Power Max electric power the car can accept for charging, determined by its on-board charger (AC) and battery (DC): AC

DC

7.2 kW 16 out of 23 No Data

Architecture Most EVs use a 400V system, but newer models with higher voltage can charge faster and use less wiring.: 400 V

Charge Port The port type impacts charging speed and station compatibility

Type 1 (J1772)

Performance

Drive Type Drivetrain configuration: PMSM (Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor), IM (AC Induction Motor): RWD: PMSM

Motor Total power and torque of the car's electric motor(s): Power

Torque

60 kW (80 hp) 178 out of 186 118 lb-ft 167 out of 172

0-60 mph Acceleration time from 0 to 60 mph (USA) or 0 to 100 km/h (Europe): 11.1 s 90 out of 116

Top Speed The fastest the car can go (maximum speed): 81 mph 60 out of 65

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Dimensions

Length Car's body length (front to back bumper): 106.1 in 197 out of 197

Width Car's body width including or excluding side mirrors: with Mirrors

w/o Mirrors

69 in 98 out of 100 65.5 in 84 out of 92

Height Car's body height (from ground to highest point): 61.2 in 87 out of 147

Wheelbase Distance between centers of front and rear wheels (affects ride and handling): 73.7 in 121 out of 122

Cargo and Towing

Number of Seats Total passenger capacity of the car (including driver): 2

Curb Weight Car's weight without passengers or cargo: 2363 lb 428 out of 434

Cargo Volume Cargo capacity: Trunk (rear seats up), Max (rear seats folded), Frunk (in the front hood): Trunk

Max

Frunk

9.2 ft3 134 out of 151 12.4 ft3 159 out of 160 No Data

Towing Capacity Maximum weight the car can tow safely with a trailer that has its own brakes: No Data

Last Updated:

August 07, 2024

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How Far Can You Go in Smart EQ fortwo coupe (2017-2019)

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Charging Smart EQ fortwo coupe (2017-2019)

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Home and Office (AC) Charging

Fast (DC) Charging

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Last Updated:

August 07, 2024

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About Smart EQ fortwo coupe (2017-2019)

The Smart EQ fortwo coupe (2017-2019) is an all-electric rear-wheel drive hatchback. It came out in 2017 replacing the older Smart EQ fortwo coupe (2020-2023). Smart stopped making the fortwo coupe in 2019 and replaced it with the Smart EQ fortwo coupe (2020-2023). You can still find Smart EQ fortwo coupe (2017-2019) on the used car market, with prices starting around $12,500.

The Smart EQ fortwo coupe (2017-2019) has a 17.6 kWh battery pack, allowing it to travel up to 65 mi on a single charge — ranked №752 out of 757 electric vehicles.

How powerful is it? How fast does it accelerate?

The Smart EQ fortwo coupe (2017-2019) can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 11.1 seconds (№90 out of 116 ranked positions, among 757 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions) and reach a top speed of 81 mph.

The car’s powertrain delivers up to 60 kW (80 hp) of power and 118 lb-ft of torque.

How far can it go on single charge? What is the real-world range?

Real-world range of the Smart EQ fortwo coupe (2017-2019) is 65 miles (№239 out of 241 ranked positions, among 757 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions) — depending on several factors, including:

Speed: Higher speeds deplete the battery faster.
Temperature: Extreme cold and hot weather impacts range.
Terrain: Hilly or mountainous terrain reduces range.
Driving style: Aggressive driving with frequent acceleration and braking consumes more energy.
Use of features: Features like climate control and media system also affect range.

It's important to remember that these are just estimates, and your actual range may vary. It's always best to factor in these various factors when planning your trip and be prepared for potential charging stops.

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What charging options are available? How long does it take to charge it?

In the USA Smart EQ fortwo coupe (2017-2019) has a Type 1 (J1772) charge port.

You can charge it at home using a standard domestic socket or plug into any public AC charging station using the right cable. Keep in mind that the car's on-board charger (inverter) limits the maximum AC charging rate to 7.2 kW, which translates to approximately 25 miles of range added per hour of charging.
The car doesn't support DC charging

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How big is it? What are the dimensions (length, width, height)?

Here are the dimensions and weight for the Smart EQ fortwo coupe (2017-2019):

Length: 106.1 in
Width: 69 in (including side mirrors) or 65.5 in (excluding side mirrors)
Height: 61.2 in
Wheelbase: 73.7 in (distance between the center of the front and rear wheels)
Curb weight: 2363 lbs (weight of the empty car, no people or cargo)

How much cargo space does it offer? Does it have a front trunk?

Here's a breakdown of the Smart EQ fortwo coupe (2017-2019) cargo space:

Trunk capacity: With the rear seats up, you get 9.2 cubic feet of cargo space in the back (№134 out of 151 ranked positions, among 757 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions).
Max cargo capacity: Fold down the rear seats, and you open up 12.4 cubic feet of total cargo space (№159 out of 160 ranked positions, among 757 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions).
Frunk capacity: The car doesn’t have a “frunk” (front trunk).

Is it suitable for towing? What is the maximum towing capacity?

The car isn’t officially rated for towing.